Just as Long as We're Together
Prince
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
You can live your own life and I'll live mine I will never try to keep you down And even if I only see you some of the time I'm just happy when you come around And even if the sun don't shine I'm warm enough when you're in these arms of mine Just as long as we're together Everything's alright (everything's alright) Everything's alright (everything's alright) There is nothing that will overcome the love we share, Nothing that will break us apart Girl I gotta always have you in my ear, Gotta always have you in my heart Oh baby, your place or mine? I'll get the music, baby, you bring the wine Just as long as we're together (just as long as we're together) Oh girl, there's nothin' better (just as long as we're together) Just as long as we're together Everything's alright (everything's alright) Everything's alright (everything's alright) Just as long as there is you I'll be around doin' what you what me to Just as long as there is me I'll be around to sing that melody, sugar Just as long as we're together (everything's alright) Oh baby, everything's alright Just as long as we're together (everything's alright) Oh girl, everything's alright Just as long as we're together (everything's alright) Oh girl, everything's alright! Don't you know there ain't better (everything's alright) Oh hunt you baby, in the night
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
12 facts about this song
Creation Context"Just As Long As We're Together" by Prince was part of Prince's second studio album titled "Prince." The album was released in 1979.
|
Music GenreThe song, in line with most of Prince's work, is an eclectic mix of several genres including funk, rock, and pop.
|
InstrumentationPrince is known for his virtuosity and multi-instrumental skills, and "Just As Long As We're Together" is no exception. Prince played all 27 instruments on the track.
|
Songwriting CreditPrince was the sole songwriter and also the producer of "Just As Long As We're Together." This was common in many of his songs, revealing his talent as an all-around artist.
|
Extended SectionAn interesting fact about the song is that it features an extended instrumental section, which demonstrates Prince's virtuosity in different instruments including the guitar, piano, and drums.
|
Chart PerformanceWhile the song itself did not chart, the album "Prince" was highly successful, reaching number 22 on the Billboard 200.
|
Live Performances"Just As Long As We're Together" was often used by Prince as his opening song during his very early performances and tours before he became widely recognizable.
|
Unique AspectThe song is unique in that it is just over 10 minutes long, demonstrating Prince's disregard for conventional song lengths and structures.
|
Lyrical ThemeAs with many Prince songs, "Just As Long As We're Together" focuses on themes of love and romantic relationships.
|
Music VideoUnlike many of Prince's later hit songs, there's no official music video for "Just As Long As We're Together."
|
Tribute PerformancesThe song continues to be performed by various Prince tribute bands worldwide as an acknowledgement of his early work and his musical genius.
|
Vinyl Release"Just As Long As We're Together" was released as the B-side to Prince's single "Soft and Wet" in the UK in 1978.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Just as Long as We're Together Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 4 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/15845892/Prince/Just+as+Long+as+We%27re+Together>.
Discuss the Just as Long as We're Together Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In